March 2021 #4

[holb54]

Thread for anyone due in March 2021 💜 including those due end of February and early April 😊

@Symphony87 there are many of us here who have suffered miscarriage including missed miscarriages and it is absolutely a struggle to feel excited when you are so acutely aware that anything could happen. This trimester now is probably the most difficult as the likes of the morning sickness, nausea and tiredness have worn off. Once you feel your baby moving inside you though it will seem more real. And you always have the option of going for a private scan to ease your worries too. You will get there, we all will ❤️

@Symphony87 How you're feeling is completely understandable and valid. It's scary enough waiting between scans and waiting to feel that movement to let you know baby is okay, but I can only imagine how amplified those feelings must be after a scare like you've had. If you're struggling between scans, maybe booking a private one might help, so you can see baby is okay, have a health check done etc, maybe finding out what you're having might help too. ❤️

I'd definitely prefer a Facebook group with just us. I'd worry posts would get lost in a larger group and I like how nicely our group is working so it would be an ideal size!

@Ringo91 welcome on board!

@Symphony87 that is rough going, sorry for your previous loss. Have you started to tell anyone yet? We've started telling close family after our first scan and it's helping it to sink in. I read a thread on here about 'things you wish you'd be told' and several women said that they didn't feel the deep connection for a little while after birth. I was expecting to have a warm fuzzy heartache towards my belly but I've not got there yet. I'm doing what I need to keep belly safe and myself sane, we've got another 5-6 months to get there after all.

@Symphony87 I'm so sorry you went through that, it makes sense that you're struggling. I dont have much advice but I'm struggling slightly too so just wanted you to know its not just you. It took us a long time to conceive and I've previously had a chemical pregnancy so I've been particularly anxious. I think 2nd trimester is hard as people now know, symptoms ease off, but we cant feel the baby! I just keep wishing time away, we have a private scan at 16 weeks to break up the time x

@KatyCherry23 thank you! Think I'll do that.

@Symphony87 there's a huge and really understandable self-protective element to not getting excited. Your brain may well be trying to look after you. You are so far from alone.

@Sparkle801 I'm going to say boy! 💙

@ButtonsMama19 congratulations on your little boy! Off the top of my head I think that's makes 3 boys in the thread and one girl so far! 💙

We are having a baby girl!! 💕💕💕💕

Congratulations @CazWte 💗

@aureliacecilia only seen your comment there! Chief organiser - typical bossy only child 😂

@CazWte thats an amazing picture. Congratulations

I've been lurking for weeks but thought I'd say hi! I'm 14+4 and having another private scan tomorrow as I had some spotting last week and I'm paranoid! I had no bleeding at all when pregnant with my son. My son is 17 so it feels quite like my first time!

@Manrita cup size or back size? My bras are getting ridiculously small but don't know where to begin to get new ones!

Welcome @krazipan! Sorry to hear about the spotting, I haven't had it myself but I've heard from a lot that it can be perfectly normal, at least you've your scan tomorrow to put your mind at ease 💓

Congratulations @CazWte! 😊

Thank you @holb54 I've had none since but I'm I'm getting excited I can see the baby again!

Aww congrats on on your little girl @CazWte!
I'm so excited to see our 4D scan and find out what we're having! 3 weeks to go 😅

Congratulations @CazWte 💖 Mine is in an hour eeek😁

@CazWte congratulations lovely xx

@ValidUser we has a couple of newborn items for the hospital but the rest 0-1 month which he grew out of within the first ten days or so. I'd suggest waiting until nearer the time when you might have a better idea on where he is on the scales. Also if you have family precedence that could be useful as genetics will play a role in baby size.
Second hand is great for the teeny sizes as they barely wear them!

@ValidUser if the question was for the sales then I'd go with 0-3 or 3-6 as then you're sure to get use out of it!

Congrats @CazWte !!! How exciting! My gender scan is 2nd October, I'm so impatient....can't wait!!

Thanks @Jebbs! Think I'll avoid newborn, get a small few 0-1 month bits and mainly 0-3 and beyond.

Scan this morning and all is well though baby rather uncooperative so not the best photos to guess the sex. My French due date has now been given as the 5th of April (apparently French babies need a week extra to be fully baked).

Congrats @CazWte did you have an inkling either way? 3 weeks today til our scan 🙂

Thanks for the lovely messages ladies. It’s good to know I’m not alone in feeling it. My partner is just all ‘well it’s okay now’ and I thought I was crazy for still struggling. The private scan route might be one I take and hopefully that helps. We were wanting to keep it a surprise what we’re having but maybe finding out might help me bond more